The Steps Of A Good Man
Soundforth Singers and Orchestra Lyrics
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The man I love
And he'll be big and strong
The man I love
And when he comes my way
I'll do my best to make him stay
He'll look at me and smile
Then in a little while
He'll take my hand
And though it seems absurd
I know we both won't say a word
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
He'll build a little home
That's meant for two
From which I'll never roam
Who would, would you
And so all else above
I'm dreaming of the man I love
Actually, these are not the lyrics to the song The Steps of a Good Man by Soundforth Singers and Orchestra. The lyrics you've presented are those of the iconic Gershwin brothers' song, "The Man I Love." Therefore, I'll provide an interpretation for the latter instead.
"The Man I Love" is a song that portrays a dreamy and hopeful character who anticipates her future lover. She daydreams about a man who would be her ideal partner. She envisions him to be tremendous in stature and strength, traits that stand out to her as desirable. The beauty of their relationship is what she also imagines - a silent understanding between them that cannot be expressed in words. She believes they would be together forever and that the home he builds for them would be a space where she can always feel secure and comfortable. That is the man she loves.
The lyrics also show a sense of uncertainty and a notion that the man might not come soon or immediately. Her idea to meet him on Sunday, Monday, or some other day gives a sense that she doesn't know exactly when she'll meet him, but she's confident that she will. The song manifests her hope, joy, and longing for a love she hasn't yet found but keeps faith that it will come one day.
Line by Line Meaning
Someday he'll come along
One day, the man I love will appear in my life
The man I love
The person I admire and adore
And he'll be big and strong
He will be powerful and physically fit
The man I love
The person I admire and adore
And when he comes my way
When he enters my life
I'll do my best to make him stay
I'll try my hardest to make him remain in my life
He'll look at me and smile
He'll gaze at me and grin
I'll understand
I'll comprehend his unspoken affection
Then in a little while
After a brief time has passed
He'll take my hand
He'll grab my hand
And though it seems absurd
Although it appears implausible
I know we both won't say a word
We'll keep silent, and our love will be evident in our hearts
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Perhaps I will encounter him on a Sunday
Maybe Monday, maybe not
It's uncertain if I'll find him on Monday or another day
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
However, I am certain we'll eventually cross paths
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
It's probable that Tuesday will be the day that brings us together
He'll build a little home
He'll construct a small abode
That's meant for two
A place intended for both of us to live in
From which I'll never roam
I'll never leave that dwelling
Who would, would you
Likewise, would you depart from such a wonderful place?
And so all else above
Despite everything else in life
I'm dreaming of the man I love
I'm envisioning the person I adore
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
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@AH-jm8bo
I've been searching for this...thank you for posting!...Lovely song and lyrics.
@MelSchmidt7
Thank you so much for posting...I have to admit that the lack of a visual made me focus more on what I was hearing. Love this song!
@tacopower14
Yes! Been looking for these songs, praise The Lord
@maysongbird7133
Thank you so much, I needed this so much
@egracer4574
Where can I buy "this" copy?
@markbell5571
Who is the singer singing this?
Bible Broadcasting Network BBN
out of Charlotte NC plays this on the radio.
@j.victorgiamanco3983
Thank you Jesus! Who sings this song?
@jessemendozadavis6544
Ron Hamilton
@mikerenfrow2091
I believe this is Mac Lynch, long time musician for the Wilds christian camp
@johnlauger2522
This Mac Lynch, the former music director at the Wilds.